Real-time GPS coordinates for over 11,000 buses in India have been left exposed on the internet for over three weeks.

The data leaked via an ElasticSearch server that was left connected online without a password, according to security researcher Justin Paine, who shared his findings with ZDNet.

The server contained data aggregated from 27 Indian state-owned transportation agencies and included exact, real-time GPS coordinates and route information from buses across all India, active on both inter and intra-city routes.

10. Ticketfly — 27 million

What was affected: Personal information including names, addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers.When it happened: Late May 2018

How it happened: A hacker called “IsHaKdZ” compromised the site’s webmaster and “gained access to a database titled ‘backstage,’ which contains client information for all the venues, promoters, and festivals that utilize Ticketfly’s services.”

When large organizations “lose” or accidentally expose data, it’s often through hacking, negligence, or both. However, there are several other types of data loss and/or corruption that would be classified as a “breach.” Let’s take a look at four additional types of breaches.

SIM SWAP

SIM swap is a type of phishing fraud that poses a serious threat to the customer and bank security. The fraudster obtains an individual’s banking details through phishing techniques or by purchasing these from organised crime networks. They then use this information, including personal details sourced via social media, to pose as the victim to the mobile network operator and fool them into cancelling and reactivating the victim’s mobile number to a SIM in their possession. As a result, all calls and texts to the victim’s number are routed to the fraudster’s phone, including one-time passwords for banking transactions. After receiving a one-time pin or password from a bank, the fraudster can then potentially access the customer’s bank account and transfer fundsRead More

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